Age Power (English)

A niece of mine often advises me not to drive. She says, “You’re 78 now, you should hire a driver or use Uber.” A granddaughter who lives far away is surprised to learn that I still drive myself around. Recently, I saw a post on Facebook where a 92-year-old man proudly shared that he still […]

You may have been the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company, or a renowned medical practitioner whose time was so valuable that booking an appointment with you was akin to securing a meeting with royalty. Perhaps you held the office of a head of state or a famous global diplomat, surrounded by respect and attention. In

These days, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being discussed everywhere. It almost feels as if, in the near future, we won’t be able to do anything without it. But what exactly is AI? If we look closely, we have actually been using it for decades—be it a simple calculator or the early computers we worked with.

On the cricket field, once the first innings ends, a very important discussion takes place in the dressing room. The team reflects on how to play the second innings. If the first innings went well and the team is in a winning position, then the second innings is played more carefully to ensure victory. But

As we move into the later chapters of life, there arises a quiet yet powerful need—not just to live, but to live well. And by that, I don’t mean wealth, status, or activity alone. I mean living with purpose, presence, and peace. For us seniors, learning the art of living isn’t optional—it is essential. It’s

“Well, now we are old, nothing stays in memory anymore.” We’ve all heard this line at some point from an elderly person — or perhaps said it ourselves. Sometimes we forget someone’s name, and at other times, something important we had just thought of slips out of our mind. We may recognize a face but

“Grandma, my stomach hurts a lot,” a little girl groans in pain, clinging to her grandmother. Her mother is trying to get a doctor’s appointment, but until then, the child must endure the discomfort. Smiling gently, the grandmother asks for a glass of warm water, takes out some carom seed (ajwain) powder from the kitchen

One of the most striking features of modern life is the steady increase in longevity. People today are living much longer than previous generations. Yet, paradoxically, the number of those suffering from chronic ailments, both physical and mental, has risen alarmingly. If we glance back just a few decades, in an average family, when someone

While feminism and social activism at various levels are attempting to bring sexual equality, there are cases of rampant exploitation stories of which come to light every day. Theme of the International Women’s Day this year is “Accelerate Action.” This means removing all the barriers and moving fast so that full potential of women is

Elders are lucky that they are currently living in this technologically driven world where every transaction can happen immediately Over the last few centuries, technology has had a significant impact on the lives of human beings in all spheres of action. Starting from the industrial revolution, the invention of electricity, and then explosion in internet

Happy aging is the key to living at old age. The word “happy aging” essentially means leading a life that is happy, cheerful, free of worries/problems and with dignity Happy aging is the key to living at old age. The word “happy aging” essentially means leading a life that is happy, cheerful, free of worries/problems

Polypharmacy which in simple term implies the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern, particularly among the elderly. As age grows, so do the number of ailments; these include common issues like blood pressure, sugar, joint pains, occasional weakness and may extend to severe ailments including cancer or mental impairment.